John Morrison Posted June 15, 2016 Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 Need some info on fitting an electric fan to a TR 2, whilst leaving the original mechanical fan in place. Ideally would like automatic plus manual switching as well, what is best/value for money? John. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
McMuttley Posted June 16, 2016 Report Share Posted June 16, 2016 i have a (relatively) cheapo 10" (pusher?) from Rimmers, forward of the rad pushing air through from the front. It is wired to a thermo switch, but also has manual override. Although small, it is very effective - the temp drops quickly when operating - but only been in 2 years, so no idea how robust it is. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ts1144 Posted June 16, 2016 Report Share Posted June 16, 2016 I wanted to fit a fan between the grill and radiator front, so it could not be seen from the engine bay, and keep the original mechanical one. I shortened the tunnel to allow a fan, to fit behind the grill, but infront of the radiator core, then made brackets to fit grill back onto tunnel end,then shaped sides , to original tunnel sides. It shortens the depth of the mouth slightly, but makes the grill a little more see-able, (good thing). Used standard sensor, screwed into the steel piece of pipe, in bottom pipe ( all bought standard) None of it seeable, Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PeteT Posted June 16, 2016 Report Share Posted June 16, 2016 Hi John, As you can see from Chris's reply it's really a non starter. There's no room between the grill for any sort of fan. I looked at it on my long door and bulked at the thought of hacking the front panel about. Good front panels are so rare now I really think you should reconsider either fitting a kenlowe on the back or maybe trying a six blade tropical fan. Having tried to manage with the mechanical fan for a few years I eventually conceded defeat and changed the whole set up including the header tank from TR Enterprises. Now I don't panic every time I see traffic. Regards, Pete Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EdwinTiben Posted June 16, 2016 Report Share Posted June 16, 2016 I have a 6 blades tropical fan. Aluminium radiator and original bellows thermostat. Even in Italian heat, mountain climbing, it was almost too cold! I think that the 6 blades fan and bellows are enough to keep it cool. Cheers Edwin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
roybr Posted June 17, 2016 Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 If I'm not mistaken, TS2 has a leccie fan between the grille and rad. The fan boss sits in the starting handle aperture. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cleo's Dad Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 On my 3A I recently fitted a 72 degree "Bellows Thermostat" and the car runs much cooler, but still warms up quickly, still with standard fan. Well worth doing if you can find one. I have an electric fan from a scrap yard wedged and cable tied in front of the radiator connected to a switch on the dash and this is sufficient to stop overheating. Clive Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Morrison Posted June 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 Thanks Guys, not straightforward then? John. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mjdearing Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 I have 6x 72 deg bellows stats available £35 inc each post to mainland uk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 Bellows thermostat with shield to blank off the bypass hose was original fitment, you can still get them. Bob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 I have 6x 72 deg bellows stats available £35 inc each post to mainland uk And if anyone wants the Winter version I have an NOS AC 86 degree bellows with shield, same price. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 I use the 86° one above all year round. Gauge sits at just under 185° (F) unless in traffic, then Revotec fan kicks in at around 190° (no mechanical fan) Warm up is fast - usually within ½ mile. My rad was re-cored using more cores than standard, & no starting handle hole. Bob. P.S. My standard heater was thoroughly flushed prior to fitting, & it works just fine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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